5-day horseback riding in Vashlovani National Park, Georgia

Four nights camping under stars while riding through Georgia's least-visited wilderness.

A 5-day horseback riding adventure through Vashlovani National Park in Georgia, where you spend each day in the saddle crossing mountain ridges, remote valleys and open plains, then camp beneath the stars each night. Local guides lead the way. Meals and all camping accommodation are included. Children from age 12 are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels: beginners ride at their own pace, while experienced riders can canter and gallop across the open terrain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi to Shiraki & Black Mountain

• Pickup from Tbilisi accommodation
• Transfer to Shiraki region
• Meet local guides and horses
• Ride through Shiraki pastures
• Climb to Black Mountain ridge
• Enjoy views of Alazani River and Caucasus
• Arrive at campsite
• Settle horses and have dinner
• Camp overnight under the stars

Day 2: Mountain Ridges & Alazani River

• Breakfast at camp
• Saddle up for full day riding
• Ride along mountain ridges
• Descend towards Alazani River
• Observe sandstone cliffs and semi-desert
• Follow remote trails with guides
• Arrive at Mijniskure campsite
• Set up camp and have dinner
• Camp overnight under the stars

Day 3: Remote Valleys & Hidden Landscapes

• Wake up in wilderness
• Ride deeper into Vashlovani Park
• Follow riverbeds, valleys, and cliffs
• Stop for rest and photos
• Ride approximately 5–6 hours
• Arrive at wilderness campsite
• Dinner and camp overnight

Day 4: Open Plains & Wild Meadow

• Ride across open meadows and plains
• Opportunity for canters and gallops
• Watch for wildlife including goats and birds
• Ride approximately 5–6 hours
• Arrive at final wilderness campsite
• Dinner and last night camping

Day 5: Final Ridge Ride & Return to Tbilisi

• Breakfast at camp
• Final ride along elevated ridgelines
• Enjoy panoramic views of park
• Return horses to pastures
• Say goodbye to riding team
• Travel by vehicle back to Tbilisi
• Drop off at accommodation

The experience

How do you reach the parts of Georgia that few travelers ever see? By horseback, over five days, with a local guide who knows the land and the horses. You start in Tbilisi with a pickup from your accommodation, then transfer to Shiraki in the foothills of Vashlovani National Park. There you meet your riding team and the horses that will carry you through the next four days. The first afternoon takes you through open pastures and up Black Mountain, the highest point in the region, where the ridge opens onto sweeping views of the Alazani River, the Caucasus Mountains and the vast park beyond. After roughly 5 to 6 hours in the saddle, you arrive at your first campsite, help settle the horses and eat dinner surrounded by wilderness.

Each of the next three days follows the same rhythm: breakfast at camp, a full day of riding through a different landscape, then arrival at a new campsite by evening. Day two takes you along dramatic mountain ridges and down toward the Alazani River, where the terrain shifts into Vashlovani's distinctive sandstone cliffs and semi-desert valleys. Day three goes deeper into the park's remote interior (winding riverbeds, hidden valleys, towering cliffs) with time built in to stop, rest and photograph. Day four opens onto the vast plains and meadows that make Vashlovani extraordinary on horseback. If you're an experienced rider and conditions allow, you can canter and gallop across the open ground. For beginners, the pace stays comfortable. Throughout, your guides share their knowledge of the landscape and watch for wildlife: wild goats, horses and the bird species that live in the park.

On the final morning, you ride elevated ridgelines with panoramic views across the park's cliffs, valleys and plains, then return the horses to their pastures and say goodbye to your riding team. From there, a vehicle takes you back to Tbilisi and your accommodation, ending the five-day journey. You sleep in a fully supported camp each night. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided throughout, along with traditional meals at camp. Pickup from Tbilisi is included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Tbilisi to Shiraki and back.
• four nights of fully supported camping accommodation in Vashlovani National Park with amenities.
• all meals at camp.
• coffee and tea.
• snacks throughout the days.
• local English or Russian-speaking guides for the entire journey.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pankisi Valley Ranch

Is this one for you?Each day runs roughly 5 to 6 hours in the saddle, so you need to be comfortable spending extended time on a horse, but the guides work with all fitness levels and adjust the pace to suit beginners, while experienced riders can push harder across the open plains.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What's the riding experience like if I've never been on a horse before?

The itinerary suits all fitness levels, and beginners ride at their own pace: your guides adjust the speed and distance to match your comfort. You'll spend roughly 5 to 6 hours in the saddle each day, which is manageable with breaks built in, and the local guides are experienced at working with riders of all abilities.

What does a typical day in the saddle look like?

You wake at camp, eat breakfast, saddle up and ride for approximately 5 to 6 hours, following trails through different landscapes (mountain ridges, river valleys, open plains) with stops along the way to rest and take photographs. By late afternoon you arrive at the next campsite, help settle the horses, and share dinner before settling in for the night.

What kind of camping accommodation should I expect?

You sleep in a fully supported wilderness camp each night, with amenities provided. The camp moves each day to a new location in Vashlovani National Park, so you experience different parts of the landscape and always wake surrounded by nature.

How do I get to the starting point in Shiraki?

Pickup from your accommodation in Tbilisi is included. A vehicle will collect you and transfer you to the Shiraki region, where you meet your guides and horses and begin the ride.